Friends and Neighbors

The little stinker has become friends with two 5-year-olds on our street. When the weather is nice, they all ride their bikes together or play soccer or baseball. It's really sweet. The little guy was prepared for everything today-- he's got his bike helmet, our neighbor's baseball glove, a tennis ball, and if I'd snapped the picture a moment later you'd have seen a soccer ball come flying out of their garage. What fun!

Squee!

We've mentioned a time or two that the little booger loves to watch the big kids across the street play basketball. They were outside playing when we got home today, so we sat on the steps to watch as usual. Something was different tonight, though, because after a few minutes one of the big kids ran over and asked if he wanted to come over and play!

The little dude was so awestruck that he just looked down and shook his head no. I swear he blushed. About a minute later, though, he changed his mind and headed across the street. One of our neighbors had a small, foam basketball and a toddler-height basket that he set out just for my little guy. The little stinkpot was so happy he glowed! (I was pretty thrilled, too. What great kids!)

Anyway, I didn't take any pictures of him playing with the big kids so here's one of him trying to sled down our hill after dinner.

That was a bit less successful that his amazing basketball adventure.

Daylight Savings

I love daylight savings time. It's sooooo nice to have it be light out after dinner and into the evening. The little dude and Sadie took advantage tonight and watched the big kids across the street play basketball.

Note to self: Wash the windows!

Big Kids

The big kids who live across the street were playing basketball this evening. The little dude was entranced, so we watched them out the window.

Soon enough, little guy, soon enough.